Rachel Maclean

A Government minister is at the centre of a row after saying workers struggling with rising bills should consider taking on more hours or simply moving to a ...

No wonder people think politicians are out of touch.” This shows just how out of touch they truly are. A Government spokesman said they recognised “the pressures people are facing with the cost of living, which is why we have set out a £22 billion package of support, including rebates and reductions for energy bills, as well as more targeted support for low income and vulnerable households”. “That’s why we need to have the other measures, such as all the help we are putting into schools, the help with the local authorities ... and that’s where we are going to target help to where it is most needed.” “Over the long-term we need to have a plan to grow the economy and make sure that people are able to protect themselves better, whether that is by taking on more hours or moving to a better paid job. Government minister is at the centre of a row after saying workers struggling with rising bills should consider taking on more hours or simply moving to a “better paid job”.

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“So it will vary, the minister was clear, she said it was not going to work for people already working in three jobs, and that’s why we have the other measures we are putting in place,” the spokesman said. “This blame for this crisis lies squarely at the feet of UK Tory government who have yet to offer any meaningful action or support for families who are facing energy bills rising by 50% and their wages stagnate - it’s clear all the Tories have to offer is insults. “Nothing is off the table and we will make sure we do everything we can to protect families.” “What we want to do is make sure we are protecting families and help them to weather the storm, and you have seen that response coming into place, you have seen it all the way through the Covid pandemic. “That’s why we need to have the other measures, such as all the help we are putting into schools, the help with the local authorities … and that’s where we are going to target help to where it is most needed.” Speaking later to LBC, Ms Maclean said “nothing is off the table” when it came to extending support to the public through the current crisis.

A TORY minister has told people who are struggling desperately to make ends meet during the cost-of-living crisis that they should work extra hours…

TUC general secretary Frances O’Grady, who is calling for an emergency budget, said on Monday: “Working people don’t need lectures – they need help. Plenty of the folk now struggling hardest with the cost of living crisis are key workers. Last weel, Michael Gove was criticised for using "silly voices" during a BBC interview about the poverty crisis. No wonder people think politicians are out of touch." Mind how they worked throughout the pandemic. “Mind how they worked throughout the pandemic. Yet here we are; the— Martin Docherty-Hughes 🏴🏳️🌈🕊 (@MartinJDocherty) @Conservativesdoing what they do best. Yet here we are; the @Conservatives doing what they do best. “This week folk are too lazy to work enough hours. Can’t believe that UK Government’s response to cost of living crisis is to blame the people being hit the hardest.” “Plenty of the folk now struggling hardest with the cost of living crisis are key workers,” he tweeted. “Last week folk were too stupid to cook properly,” Somerville commented.

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Longer working hours can help pay the bills, says Rachel Maclean Minister also highlights better pay as long-term route out of crisis COST OF LIVING

UK government minister Rachel Maclean said people could 'protect themselves' during the cost of living crisis.

When told people are already working a number of jobs and still having to visit food banks, she said: "We have often heard in the past when people are facing problems with their budgets that one of the obstacles - and it may not be for everybody - is about being able to take on more hours or even move to a better-paid job. A UK Government minister has said people who are struggling with the cost of living should take on more hours or move to a better-paid job. She told Sky News' Kay Burley there was more short term help coming from the government but also said: "Over the long term we need to have a plan to grow the economy and make sure that people are able to protect themselves better - whether that is by taking on more hours or moving to a better paid job and these are long term actions but that's what we're focused on as a government."

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This shows just how out of touch they truly are. No wonder people think politicians are out of touch.” “But over the long-term, we need to have a plan to grow the economy and make sure that people are able to protect themselves better, whether that is by taking on more hours or moving to a better-paid job.

Rachel Maclean, admitted the idea would not work for all households, but said the solution for some people could be to look for additional work.

"Sky have misrepresented my comments about a longer term plan and options for some people and suggested I think they are short term answers." She added: "It may be right for some people, they may be able to access additional hours, but, of course, it is not going to work for people who are already in three jobs Rachel Maclean, admitted the idea would not work for all households, but said the solution for some people could be to look for additional work.

Rachel Maclean, safeguarding minister in the Home Office, said famililes could “protect” themselves from soaring energy and food bills and tax…

“This week folk are too lazy to work enough hours. “Nothing is off the table and we will make sure we do everything we can to protect families.” “What we want to do is make sure we are protecting families and help them to weather the storm, and you have seen that response coming into place, you have seen it all the way through the Covid pandemic. “Over the long-term we need to have a plan to grow the economy and make sure that people are able to protect themselves better, whether that is by taking on more hours or moving to a better-paid job. A government minister has suggested that people struggling with the cost of living should take on more hours or move to a better-paid job.— Sky News (@SkyNews) When it was put to her that many people who work multiple jobs still rely on food banks, Maclean replied: "We have often heard in the past when people are facing problems with their budgets that one of the obstacles – and it may not be for everybody – is about being able to take on more hours or even move to a better-paid job.

A UK Government minister has caused outrage after suggesting people struggling during the cost-of-living crisis should consider taking on more hours…

We want to tell the stories of how the cost of living crisis is impacting people in Scotland. Are you struggling to choose between heating and eating? Maclean went on to win the seat with a majority of over 7000 votes. In Westminster, Maclean has served as parliamentary private secretary for Sajid Javid and transport minister, among other roles.